Lion and Tiger Clash

"Dean? Where is your dean?" Gu Yue Ling asked.

"Turn right after you go out, and it's a small attic about ten meters away," Oscar pointed outside.

"Then I'll go ask." Gu Yue Ling stuffed the steamed bun into her mouth and walked outside.

Everyone watched her leave, and after she left, all eyes turned to Chen Feng.

"Xiao Feng, can you tell me what's going on with this girl?" Ning Rongrong asked with a smile.

"We only met once yesterday." Chen Feng felt inexplicably guilty.

"What time was yesterday?" Ning Rongrong continued to ask.

"Uh, remember that Old Whoremonger? We ran into this girl not long after we left with Old Whoremonger."

"And then? What happened?" Xiao Wu joined in the fun.

Tang San answered her, "Then that Old Whoremonger tried to grope the girl and said some nasty things, so the Old Whoremonger punched him, killing him."

"Killed with a single punch?" Bai Chenxiang exclaimed in surprise.

"Yes, one punch should be enough to take down that Old Whoremonger." Tang San nodded.

"Then what's the deal with this girl and Chen Feng?" Zhu Zhuqing asked.

"I have nothing to do with her. She punched that Old Whoremonger and left. The next time we met was today," Chen Feng said helplessly.

"Yes, I can testify," Oscar said, raising his hand.

"Then why did you say earlier that the girl followed me here?" Ning Rongrong asked.

Oscar remained silent, Tang San sighed and said:

"Xiao Ao probably thinks this girl has fallen in love with Xiao Feng at first sight."

"Love at first sight!?" Ning Rongrong's eyes widened, and Zhu Zhuqing frowned as well.

"Xiao Ao, what exactly happened?" Ning Rongrong asked.

Oscar reluctantly began to explain:

"There were four of us at the time, but the girl completely ignored the three of us. She just kept staring at Bro Feng and even greeted him. I think it's normal for her to fall in love with Bro Feng at first sight, isn't it?"

"Don't listen to their nonsense," Chen Feng quickly retorted. "This girl definitely didn't fall in love with me at first sight; you can tell just by looking at her eyes."

"What kind of look did she give you?" Ning Rongrong asked, still somewhat doubtful.

"I just felt curious, nothing else," Chen Feng said.

"Love always begins with curiosity," Xiao Wu added fuel to the fire.

"Can't you just shut up?!" Chen Feng said through gritted teeth.

"Hehehe~" Xiao Wu made a face at him.

Chen Feng was furious and was about to continue explaining to Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing when he heard a clanging sound coming from outside.

"The dean is summoning us." Dai Mubai stood up. "It must be because of that girl from earlier. Let's go check on her."

He also wanted to figure out why he felt so uncomfortable whenever he saw that girl.

Everyone arrived at the edge of the large playground, where several people were already waiting.

They are Flender, Zhao Wuji, and Gu Yue Ling from earlier.

Besides the three of them, there was also a middle-aged man wearing a knitted hat.

"Grandmaster, you've arrived." Chen Feng, Tang San, and Xiao Wu greeted the Grandmaster.

The Grandmaster nodded to them, "I gained some insights during my return to the sect; I'll tell you about them later."

Flender looked at Dai Mubai and said:

"Mubai, you will have a match with Miss Gu Yue Ling. Miss Gu Yue Ling, if you can last for the time it takes for an incense stick to burn against Mubai, you can join our Academy."

"What does 'the time it takes for an incense stick to burn' mean?" Gu Yue Ling asked, puzzled.

Everyone looked at each other, bewildered by the strange question, and an awkward silence fell. At that moment, Zhao Wuji pulled out an incense stick from somewhere and waved it.

"This is it; once it's burned out, it's considered the time it takes for an incense stick to burn."

Chen Feng squinted at Zhao Wuji's hand, his gaze falling on his wrist guard. Zhao Wuji had moved quickly to take the incense, but Chen Feng had still noticed something amiss.

If he wasn't mistaken, Zhao Wuji's wristband should be a Storage Soul Tool, which explains why Zhao Wuji could always pull out incense from his person.

"Oh, so that's what 'one incense stick's time' means." Gu Yue Ling looked at the incense in Zhao Wuji's hand. "And if I win, will there be a reward?"

"You should win first," Dai Mubai said curtly as he walked to the center of the playground.

Gu Yue Ling ignored him and continued to look at Flender.

Flender smiled slightly and said:

"If you can beat Mubai, then you'll be the boss of all the students."

"The boss? Sounds pretty good." Gu Yue Ling looked at Dai Mubai, her gaze sharpening.

At that moment, alarm bells rang in Dai Mubai's mind. He subconsciously summoned the White Tiger Martial Soul to possess him, and four soul rings, two yellow and two purple, pulsed around his body.

"So it was a tiger, I knew it." Gu Yue Ling muttered something cryptic before also performing Martial Soul Possession.

Three Soul Ring, two yellow and one purple, rose from beneath her feet. Her golden hair instantly became much fluffier, and two round ears popped out on top of her head, making her look inexplicably cute.

As Gu Yue Ling rushed towards Dai Mubai, Zhao Wuji casually tossed the incense stick in his hand, and it landed firmly in the ground and began to burn.

At this moment, Ma Hongjun leaned close behind Chen Feng and whispered:

"Bro Feng, this newcomer seems to be from a wealthy family, yet he doesn't even know what incense is."

Ning Rongrong glanced at him and said:

"Is it possible that she's just too ignorant? Even I know what incense is. No matter how big her family business is, it can't possibly be bigger than mine, right?"

"Uh... that seems true." Ma Hongjun pulled his head back in.

At this moment, Chen Feng was focused on observing the competition between Gu Yue Ling and Dai Mubai, and didn't pay any attention to what the two people next to him were saying.

Seeing his expression, Ning Rongrong gritted her teeth inwardly, but still didn't say anything.

Dai Mubai had already exchanged several blows with Gu Yue Ling. The blonde girl had left a deep impression on him, namely, that she was incredibly strong.

He was a realm higher than the girl, yet his strength was still inferior, which made Dai Mubai quite frustrated.

During the fight, he gradually figured out why he had felt so uncomfortable whenever he saw this girl.

That's because his Martial Soul clashed with the girl's.

Both lions and tigers are kings of beasts. Dai Mubai's White Tiger White Tiger Martial Soul is already a top-tier Beast Spirit, but the Golden Lion Martial Soul is even better.

As the saying goes, there can't be two suns in the sky or two masters on earth. When two top-tier Beast Spirit belonging to the same beast king meet, how can things not end in a decisive battle?

This is why Dai Mubai felt so uneasy; his Martial Soul was urging him to go and test his skills against Gu Yue Ling.

Dai Mubai's strength was inferior to his opponent's, so after only a few moves, he activated his second Soul Skill White Tiger Ripping Wave Claw, and his Third Spirit Skill, White Tiger Gale Transformation.

In Shunatsu, Dai Mubai's body, which had become even more robust due to the White Tiger Possession, expanded once more, and the lines of his muscles became even smoother, giving him an elegant and agile appearance.

In addition, black horizontal stripes appeared on Dai Mubai's skin, making him look almost like a tiger if he weren't hairless.

At the same time, Dai Mubai's entire body was enveloped in the gale, especially his claws, which were filled with terrifying tearing power.

Moreover, each of his attacks was accompanied by a considerable blade wave.

"Transform? I can do that too." Gu Yue Ling scoffed.

Her two Yellow Soul Ring shone simultaneously, and a thick layer of gold covered every corner of her body.

First Soul Skill: Golden Lion Body Protection.

At the same time, a golden phantom appeared behind Gu Yue Ling, making her shine like a small sun and her figure become even taller.

The phantom looked like a golden lion, with something blurry between its Glabella, as if something was there, yet also as if nothing was.

With the enhancement of her Soul Skill, Gu Yue Ling charged into the raging wind surrounding Dai Mubai. Protected by Golden Light, she ignored the damage from the wind and launched a fierce attack on Dai Mubai.

Dai Mubai sensed that Gu Yue Ling's power had become even more terrifying, so he wisely gave up on confronting Gu Yue Ling head-on and instead used the speed granted by his Third Spirit Skill to engage in close-quarters combat with Gu Yue Ling.

In response to Gu Yue Ling's attacks, Dai Mubai primarily relied on dodging and deflection, only resorting to blocking as a last resort.

Each parry he made only intensified the gale around him.

Gu Yue Ling's attacks yielded little benefit, which gradually made her irritable.

Her expression darkened, and as the purple Soul Ring around her flashed, she opened her mouth.

"Roar!!!"

A deafening roar erupted from her throat, leaving the onlookers momentarily stunned and unable to react.

Needless to say, Dai Mubai, who was the first to be affected, felt as if his mind had been struck by lightning, going completely blank and freezing in place.

This is Gu Yue Ling's Third Spirit Skill, Lion's Roar!

It's soul-shattering and incredibly powerful!

Taking advantage of Dai Mubai's momentary lapse in concentration, Gu Yue Ling punched him in the shoulder. She didn't target vital areas as she had before, after all, this was just a competition.

But at that moment, the whirlwind around Dai Mubai instantly condensed into a shield, blocking Gu Yue Ling's attack.

She frowned, glanced at Dai Mubai was still somewhat dazed, and then swiftly threw another punch.

The wind shield was shattered by this punch, dissipating into invisible wind energy.

Gu Yue Ling seized the opportunity and threw another punch, but Dai Mubai had already sobered up at this crucial moment. He also raised his fist and fearlessly chose to fight back.

The raging wind energy once again coalesced on Dai Mubai's fist, transforming into a terrifying wind tornado that rushed towards Gu Yue Ling.

A hint of ferocity appeared in Gu Yue Ling's eyes. She made no attempt to dodge and charged headlong into the terrifying tornado.

"Boom!" The two figures separated instantly upon contact.

Gu Yue Ling was sent flying backward and fell to the ground, the Golden Light on her body gradually dissipating. Dai Mubai took a few steps back and swayed slightly, but he eventually managed to stand up.

At that moment, the unease Dai Mubai felt from Gu Yue Ling vanished instantly, because he had won.

"The winner Dai Mubai," Flender announced the result of the contest.

"Cute Xiangxiang, and tender Tofu." Oscar ran over and gave a piece of Tofu to Dai Mubai first, then looked at Gu Yue Ling and asked:

Do you want Tofu? It can help heal injuries and restore strength.

Gu Yue Ling stood up with some difficulty, looked curiously at the Tofu in Dai Mubai's hand, and nodded, saying:

I want to try it.

Oscar then gave her a piece of Tofu. Gu Yue Ling took it, smelled it, and showed a look of disgust on her face, but in the end she still ate the Tofu.

Feeling her body recover, Gu Yue Ling's face showed a look of surprise.

"A very interesting Martial Soul, the recovery effect it brings is quite good."

"And what does it taste like?" Oscar asked expectantly.

"Generally."

Oscar's face immediately showed a look of utter frustration. It seemed that in the end, only Chen Feng could appreciate the taste of his food.

Everyone came over at this moment, and Gu Yue Ling said to Flender:

"I lost. I didn't become the boss."

Chen Feng couldn't help but glance at Xiao Wu. He suspected that these Soul Beast Transformation into Human all had a penchant for being leaders, but he had no proof.

"You've done very well; you've passed this test," Flender said with a smile.

He had already examined the girl's bone age through her hands; it was clear she was under thirteen.

Although the girl's exact age is still unknown, there is no doubt that she meets the admission requirements for the Shrek Academy.

"So, may I join this Academy?" Gu Yue Ling asked.

"Of course." Flender nodded, then held out his hand. "Tuition is one hundred gold coins."

Gu Yue Ling looked at his hand, then at him, and slowly uttered a sound:

"Ah?"

"Tuition fees? Is there a problem?" Flender asked, puzzled.

"Uh, well, I..." Gu Yue Ling's face turned embarrassed.

I have no money.

Flender:...

"Dean, I'll help her with the tuition..." Chen Feng was about to help when Ning Rongrong suddenly grabbed his hand.

"I'll pay for it; I'll cover the tuition."

Ning Rongrong counted out one hundred gold coins and handed them to Flender. Flender accepted them, glanced at the girls, and said:

"Um, Zhu Zhuqing, please take Miss Gu Yue Ling to her dormitory and settle her in."

"Okay," Zhu Zhuqing replied.

Before leaving, Gu Yue Ling looked at Ning Rongrong and said:

"Thank you, I will pay you back."

Ning Rongrong waved her hand, "We're all classmates, it's nothing."

As she spoke, she pinched Chen Feng's waist.

Chen Feng winced in pain but didn't dare to utter a sound. Only after Gu Yue Ling left did he inhale and rub his lower back.

"What are you doing? Ouch!"

"Our Xiao Feng is such a kind-hearted person. He just can't bear to see pretty girls in trouble, right?" Ning Rongrong said with a smile.

"It has nothing to do with whether she's pretty or not. We're all classmates, helping each other out," Chen Feng argued.